New Tuskegee AD takes over: Campbell envisions improving baseball, football facilities as priorities
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Posted By: How May I Help You NC on July 12, 2013 Written by Cortez Strickland Curtis Campbell has always held Tuskegee in the highest regards. He watched and admired from afar for 10 years through various administrative roles at member schools of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. It didn’t matter if it was during his stints at Kentucky State or Stillman College, Campbell’s personal appreciation for Tuskegee never wavered. “People may want to categorize that Tuskegee is a great HBCU, but Tuskegee is a great institution,” he said. “It’s one of the most prestigious institutions in the country, bar none. If you look at history, academics and athletics, it’s strong on all of those areas. “I’ve been in the (SIAC) conference for 10 years, and I think Tuskegee is one of the premiere institutions in the country. To have an opportunity to work there and lead their athletic department is a great opportunity.” On July 1, Campbell was announced as the new Golden Tigers athletic director. He steps in to fill the void left by former Tuskegee AD Patrick Simon, who abruptly resigned earlier this year after being at the school less than 12 months. Simon cited “personal matters” behind his decision for stepping down, according to a March release. Campbell spent six successful years leading Stillman’s athletic department prior to his departure. During his tenure there, he helped guide the Tuscaloosa-based college to newfound growth on the field of competition in tennis, track and basketball. However, it’s perhaps Campbell’s ability to lead and complete projects that might have attracted Tuskegee’s search committee the most. He was instrumental in the upgrade to Birthright Alumni Hall — home for basketball and volleyball — and the development of new tennis facilities. Tuskegee officials have publicly hinted that renovation discussions for Abbott Memorial Alumni Stadium are being tossed around. Opened in 1925, the football structure reportedly holds up to 10,000 spectators and last received a facelift in 1991. “I haven’t had the chance to talk with the administration about the football stadium in particular,” Campbell said. “It would be kind of hard for me to say exactly what their views are about how fast they want to approach that project, or when we’re going to tackle that project. Continued: http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/articl... If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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